Job Description

Are you an emergency doctor, or a family doctor with ER experience, with an interest in serving a community in Ethiopia? Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief (CPAR) is seeking qualified emergency doctors to take part in a four-week volunteer placement.

This program is a partnership between CPAR and Fitche Hospital in Ethiopia. The project’s goal is to strengthen the capacity of the hospital to deliver effective medical services, through the development of a knowledge sharing partnership between Canadian physicians and medical staff at Fitche Hospital. You will work with local physicians to improve processes and share clinical best practices based on the local context. This will primarily be focused in the emergency department but will include other departments as necessary and relevant. There may also be opportunities to teach residents, medical students, nurses and other health care providers.

Duration of placement: One month

Positions available: Multiple

Job Requirements

TASKS:

Work alongside Ethiopian colleagues in the Emergency Department (or other clinical settings) to assess and treat patients.